AmeriCorps Director

• Apr 2021 - Present

I provide strategic development and management to our AmeriCorps State and National programs. Collectively, AmeriCorps State and National brings in approximately $7 million in federal funding to support 12 programs that engage 700 AmeriCorps members at over 150 locations across the state. Our AmeriCorps programs tackle crucial needs in each community through initiatives focused on education, arts, culture and health.

AmeriCorps Program Officer

• Jun 2018 - Apr 2021

Counselor

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

Provided group therapy, developed group curriculum, created treatment plans and engaged in individual counseling for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Participated in community outreach through statewide and campus training.

Graduate Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2015

Provided support services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder through communications with professors, modeling organizational and social skills, academic tutoring and mentorship

Mentor

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

Served in the Energy Express Program, an AmeriCorps funded West Virginia literacy program that helps low income students in grades K-5 who are struggling to meet reading objectives Led a group of children through daily reading, art and recreational activities. Provided family support with weekly phone calls, home visits and an open house. Worked with team members to complete a community project for each summer served. Served in the Energy Express Program, an AmeriCorps funded West Virginia literacy program that helps low income students in grades K-5 who are struggling to meet reading objectives Led a group of children through daily reading, art and recreational activities. Provided family support with weekly phone calls, home visits and an open house. Worked with team members to complete a community project for each summer served.

Student Assistant

• Oct 2009 - May 2013

Worked in a campus office that oversees recycling and sustainability projects. Coordinated the 2012 Campus Sustainability Day and Salvation Army Clothing drive. Participated in the 2012 Appalachian Food and Agriculture Summit at Virginia Tech as a representative of Marshall University’s Sustainability Program Worked in a campus office that oversees recycling and sustainability projects. Coordinated the 2012 Campus Sustainability Day and Salvation Army Clothing drive. Participated in the 2012 Appalachian Food and Agriculture Summit at Virginia Tech as a representative of Marshall University’s Sustainability Program

Mentor

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Served in the Energy Express Program, an AmeriCorps funded West Virginia literacy program that helps low income students in grades K-5 who are struggling to meet reading objectives Led a group of children through daily reading, art and recreational activities. Provided family support with weekly phone calls, home visits and an open house. Worked with team members to complete a community project for each summer served. Served in the Energy Express Program, an AmeriCorps funded West Virginia literacy program that helps low income students in grades K-5 who are struggling to meet reading objectives Led a group of children through daily reading, art and recreational activities. Provided family support with weekly phone calls, home visits and an open house. Worked with team members to complete a community project for each summer served.

Mentor

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Served in the Energy Express Program, an AmeriCorps funded West Virginia literacy program that helps low income students in grades K-5 who are struggling to meet reading objectives Led a group of children through daily reading, art and recreational activities. Provided family support with weekly phone calls, home visits and an open house. Worked with team members to complete a community project for each summer served. Served in the Energy Express Program, an AmeriCorps funded West Virginia literacy program that helps low income students in grades K-5 who are struggling to meet reading objectives Led a group of children through daily reading, art and recreational activities. Provided family support with weekly phone calls, home visits and an open house. Worked with team members to complete a community project for each summer served.